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Colonial Williamsburg

A June 2001 trip to Williamsburg by hermion

George Whyte House Photo - Williamsburg, Virginia More Photos
Quote: Williamsburg is a wonderful experience to see how our ancestors lived and how elegantly they designed and built their homes and public buildings.
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Colonial Williamsburg Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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The highlight of the visit probably was the tour of the Governors Palace. Although it is not the original building which was destroyed by fire, the re-builders found many original drawings of the various parts and were able to reconstruct the palace as it was designed. It was the residence of seven royal governors and the first two governors of the commonwealth of Virginia - Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. It's great entry hall displays many of the weapons available to the militia at the time and the ceiling has a wonderful display of these along the rotunda.Quick Tips: Get comfortable shoes since you will do a lot of walking. The classical part of the town is about one mile long and abou...Read More

Marriott Vacation Club Manor Club at Fords Colony Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Manor"

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The accomodations were superb and normally would rent for about $200, however we got a deal where we paid $159 for 3 nights, but we had to attend a timeshare presentation. This was pleasant and low key. The Manor is a group of elegant brick buildings with very large and extremely well equipped rooms. There was an elevator; we had a very modern bathroom . There were two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor, tennis courts and a very obliging and friendly staff.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 25, 2001

Marriott Vacation Club Manor Club at Fords Colony
101 ST ANDREWS DRIVE
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
804-258-1120

Olive Garden Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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Not knowing where to go the first night after we arrived, we wound up here. The place was very busy and very noisy and the food less than mediocre.

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on June 25, 2001

Olive Garden
2150 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 259-9170

Beijing Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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This was a nice little chinese restaurant in the mall at the corner of New Towne Road and Richmond Road. The food appeared to be the usual Chinese fare served by friendly young waitresses. We chose the $6.95 (believe it or not) buffet, all you can eat. The food was nicely presented and for the most part tasted quite good. I particularly liked the mussels and the fried shrimp and fried chicken. The pork was unfortunately tough and dried out, but overall it was a good experience at a very low cost.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 25, 2001

Beijing
Mall at New Towne Road
Williamsburg, Virginia

Seafare & Steakhouse Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Seafare"

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This was the dining highlight during our three day stay in Williamsburg. The atmosphere is very pleasant...nautical with subdued lights and little noise. There are several large ship dioramas along the walls with internal lights - very pretty. The food is mostly from the sea but also includes various meats such as steaks and roast beef as well as veal and pork. I had my favorite - Maryland soft-shell crabs and my wife had the crabmeat dinner. We are still talking about this dinner. It was outstanding. Even the draft beer was good.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 25, 2001

Seafare & Steakhouse
1632 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 229-0099

Prime Outlets at Williamsburg Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Prime Mall"

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This is a large Outlet Mall with at least a hundred stores. My wife found a pair of Nikes which she couldn't get at home, on sale. We also got gifts for friends and family at Villeroy & Boch and at Mikasa, but most of all we pigged out at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Co. (I confess, I am a chocoholic). We also looked at Lenox, at Jones of New York and dozens I no longer remember.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 25, 2001

Prime Outlets at Williamsburg
5715-62a Richmond Rd.
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
(757) 565-0702

Classical Williamsburg Best of IgoUgo

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Saddle maker Photo - Williamsburg, Virginia
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There are so many wonderful things to see, it cannot really be done in a day. However we took the bus to the Market Square and from there we looked at the Powder Magazine and spoke with some well-armed locals dressed in proper temporal clothes. We meandered along Duke of Gloucester Street (the main drag) to see various artisans and craftsmen who made perukes or leather saddles. We stopped for a drink in a tavern and spent some time sitting on a bench watching the tourists. Then we took the bus to Merchants Square, where there are many interesting stores, some restaurants and one of the fine buildings of William and Mary College. A nice place to rest for a few minutes is in the garden of the Governors ...Read More

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hermion

hermion
Milton, Massachusetts

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